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Appearance Care
Minimizing Paint Damage
Environmental hazards can harm the MR18’s paint’s protective properties. Here are some tips on how to
prevent this:
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It is necessary to wash and wax your vehicle to preserve its finish. This should be
undertaken immediately after you suspect that acid rain has settled on your
vehicle’s finish or after finding watermarks on the tractor’s finish
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Bird droppings, insects and tree sap are best removed with a soft sponge and water
or a commercially available chemical cleaner
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Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of
having your paint chipped by flying gravel
Maintaining the Finish
To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your MR17 thoroughly and frequently, at
least once a month, with lukewarm or cold water. If the tractor is washed improperly, the paint surface
could be scratched, here are some examples of how scratching could occur:
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The tractor is washed without first rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter
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The tractor is washed with a rough, dry or dirty cloth
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Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are used
To minimize scratches on the tractor’s paint finish:
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Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter using lukewarm or cold water before
washing
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Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth when washing the vehicle.
Do not use a nylon cloth
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Rub gently when washing or drying the tractor
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Don’t use abrasive cleansers or wax that contain abrasives